The blue card makes for easier access to the job market for foreigners with a higher qualification that is in demand in the Czech Republic. The blue card is for foreigners from countries that are not members of the European Union.

The work permit, blue card or green card are issued for a specific job with a specific employer. In terms of employment arrangements they are equivalent to each other. Each of these permits may be granted subject to specific conditions. For example, for blue cards, the law defines the conditions for the job for the performance of which the blue card is intended.